Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an earlier effective date for tinnitus was denied. Service connection was granted for ear infections, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, and hypertension. Claims for fatigue, body aches, joint pain were denied. Claims for left and right lower shin splints were remanded.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the evidence of record and the applicable legal standards.
- Claimed conditions
- tinnitus, ear infections, bilateral hearing loss, obstructive sleep apnea, migraine headaches, hypertension, fatigue, body aches, joint pain, left lower shin splints, right lower shin splints
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 6, 2025
- Citation
- A25001026
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